Annual international cultural gala held at Pakistan Embassy College Beijing.

BEIJING -- Around 27 countries set up their national stalls to exhibit their cultural handicrafts, products and traditional cousins at the annual International Culture Day of the Pakistan Embassy College (PECB) held here on Saturday.

This year event was dedicated to the celebrations of the 75-year of independence of Pakistan. A part of the proceeds collected during the event would also be donated to the flood victims of Pakistan.

Ambassadors and senior diplomats, officials, media representatives and students along with their families participated in this cultural gala.

China, Iran, Egypt, Sudan, Bulgaria, Cuba, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and several other countries showcased their cultural handcrafts, products and traditional cuisine.

Pakistan Ambassador of China, Moin ul Haque visited stalls and exhibitions set up by students and their parents and appreciated them for representing handicrafts, foods and culture of their respective countries.

There were fun areas and a gaming zone for children. Cultural performances of various countries were also presented which were greatly enjoyed by the guests.

In his address at the event, Ambassador Moin ul Haque appreciated the school management and the students for the successful organization of the event which had become PECB's signature and popular event for the diplomatic and international community in China.

He noted that PECB was the first and the oldest international school in Beijing dedicated to imparting high-quality education to children of the...